Cherry Plain State Park has 10 lakeside tent sites available for overnight camping, Thursday through Sunday, from Memorial Day until Columbus Day. The tent sites are available on a first come first serve basis.
The park has a sandy beach on Black River Pond, with bathhouse and comfort station nearby. Picnic grounds and a boat launch are adjacent to the beach. The park also has bridle paths and hiking, biking and nature trails that serve for cross-country skiing in winter. Anglers fish for bass, bullheads and pickerel and may also ice fish in winter.
Directions: Located 19 miles southeast of Grafton and 7 miles north of Stephentown, off NYS Rte. 22.